Louvemont-Côte-du-Poivre facts for kids
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Louvemont-Côte-du-Poivre is a small area in northeast France. It is located in the Meuse department, which is part of the Grand Est region. This place is unique because, officially, no one lives there.
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A Village Without Residents
Since the end of a big battle in 1916, called the Battle of Verdun, no one has lived in Louvemont-Côte-du-Poivre. The official count of people living there is zero. This is also true for a few other nearby places that were destroyed in the war. These include Bezonvaux, Beaumont-en-Verdunois, Haumont-près-Samogneux, Cumières-le-Mort-Homme, and Fleury-devant-Douaumont.
Why No One Lives Here
During World War I, the village was completely destroyed. The land was so badly damaged that it was very difficult for people to live there safely again. Because of this, the village was never rebuilt. The area is kept exactly as it was after the war. This helps people remember how terrible war can be.
"Village That Died for France"
Louvemont-Côte-du-Poivre is officially known as a "village that died for France." This special title honors the village and its people for their sacrifice during the war. Even though no one lives there, the area still has a local government. A small group of three people manages the village. These people are chosen by the main official of the Meuse department, called the prefect.
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